Rare open a new studio
Goldeneye creators expand into Birmingham
Rare are set to open up a brand new satellite studio in deepest darkest Birmingham.
The new studio is to be focussed on testing and usability work and is part of a new development strategy for the Microsoft-owned developer.
In a press release the studio noted that the current "boom and bust cycle in staffing terms" is unsustainable and they are looking into adopting a strategy similar to the film industry.
Mark Betteridge clarifies: "The old way of making games just doesn't work anymore , we need to be much more flexible in how we staff a team and setting up new facility in Digbeth will help us to do this. Its central location and the nature of other businesses in the area make it a very appealing environment in which to work. While we are committed to keeping our headquarters in Twycross, we feel a second studio in a more urban location will be appealing to some staff."
Thanks IGN.
